AV Mutation...how did this happen?

17 years ago

I have 4 African violet plants that I started from leaf cuttings of the same plant. They were taken @ the same time. Of the 4 plants, only one of them (the most mature) is identical to the parent plant. The second oldest plant bloomed for the first time a week ago. Its blooms are the same color as the parent plant, but are ruffled instead of smooth. The leaves of this plant are triangular in shape & scalloped at the edges, whereas the parent plant had round/oval leaves with smooth edges. The 2 smaller plants haven't bloomed yet, but are displaying leaves that differ from both the parent plant & the 2 other plants. They are burgundy on the underside & have burgundy variegation on the topside of the leaves. It's sorta cool, but how'd it happen?

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cork_oh
17 years ago
Can you post pictures.

Thanks
fred_hill
17 years ago
Hi,
Many AV's ara mot stable especially the plants found in supreermarkeats. Moost hybridizers take pride in their work and run the plants through 3 generations to test them to make sure they are stable/ With that said. Where did you get the AV u were speaking about? In any case u now have a couple different varieties.
Fred in NJ
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becca_jo76
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for the replies. I got the parent plant from my workplace 2 years ago. It was purchased from Wal-Mart 3 mths. before I took it home. It wasn't anything amazing, as you can imagine, but I just couldn't leave it there to die. I'd never grown African violets before, so I did a lot of research. The plant developed double crowns & I ended up dividing it & taking some leaf cuttings. Anyway, I'm totally addicted to AV's now & want to learn as much as possible. I'll post some pics soon. Thanks again.
fred_hill
17 years ago
HI again Becca,
If you wnat to avoid getting "sports" my suggestion would be to order plants from a hybridizer or a reputable dealer in AV's. Better yet, look for a violet show in the area where you live and I am sure you will be able to find things there. If you want to find clubs that are having shows, check with AVSA or email me and I can possibly help.
Fred in NJ

Here is a link that might be useful: AVSA